Some Valuable Resources
Below are some important resources to check out before opening a restaurant:
Be green and save some at the same time!
Check out http://www.energystar.gov/ for the latest ratings on products.
Try this link for: Commercial Restaurant Equipment Ratings
DSIRE - http://www.dsireusa.org/ is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the NC Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Check out http://www.energystar.gov/ for the latest ratings on products.
Try this link for: Commercial Restaurant Equipment Ratings
DSIRE - http://www.dsireusa.org/ is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the NC Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
New Hampshire Info:
Check out the Washington Valley Economic Council they offer educational seminars to help you with your business.
NEED INFORMATION ON THE New Hampshire HEALTH CODES?
For a Quick overview click on the following link for a "Food Service Establishment Floor Plan Review"
(this is a check list of things you need to do before you can open your restaurant)
Check out: www.dhhs.state.nh.us , go under licensing (frequently asked questions)
f-food - He-P 2300 is the NH Food Rules
Rooms & Meals Tax - www.revenue.nh.gov
Liquor License - www.state.nh.us/liquor
Business Name Registration - http://www.sos.nh.gov/corporate/tradenameleader.htm
Labor Regulations - www.labor.state.nh.us
Plumbing Board - www.state.nh.us/plumbing
Bureau of Weights & Measures - www.agriculture.nh.gov
Still have questions about the NH Health Codes? email Rhonda Thomas at: REThomas@dhhs.state.nh.us
MORE GREEN - $1000 rebate on High Efficiency Gas Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Check out:http://www.gasnetworks.com/efficiency/applications.asp for more info.
Check out: Public Service of NH - NH Saves for more info.
Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network's - http://www.wrencommunity.org/
Vermont Info:
NEED INFORMATION ON THE Vermont HEALTH CODES?
Try their website at: http://healthvermont.gov/
Check out: VT Health Codes for a pdf file of the Food Service Code
Maine Info:
NEED INFORMATION ON THE Maine HEALTH CODES?
Try their website at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/
Try the following link for a: Maine Food Service License Application
Maine Codes & Publications: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/el/publications.htm
MORE GREEN - Maine Public Utilities Commission: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/
Click on the following link for their Prescriptive-Cash-Incentives
Links to Other Related Web Sites :
Web Marketing for Small Businesses - try this link: http://www.flyteblog.com/
Partnership for Food Safety Education's Fight BAC! Campaign
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.servsafe.com/ - Food Safety Training
NEED SOMETHING SHIPPED?
We have found Tyler Caruso <tcaruso@mybluegrace.com> at Blue Grace Logistics to be very helpful - and prompt in responding to our requests for quotes
Short on Cash? try a leasing company
We are not a bank and don't lease equipment, but here are some leasing companies to check out:
Time Payment - Leasing
http://www.timepayment.com/
Time Payment is willing to work with start up companies!
GCR Capital - Leasing
http://www.gcr-capital.com/
Contact Cory Lockert at 1-877-735-1584 x 210
North Star Leasing
email: Tyler Boemig@ tyler@northstarleasing.com
phone: 802-862-6084
website: www.northstarleasing.com
CLICK HERE for the latest amazing deal from North Star Leasing
Marlin Leasing
Gary Crawford, Senior Account Executive
email: GCrawford@marlinleasing.com
300 Fellowship Rd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Direct (856) 505-4111
P (888) 479-9111 ext. 4111
F (888) 479-1100
Click on the following link for an application: Spec. Sheet/2001N-Lease App (R0903).pdf
Click on this one for their 13 month special: Spec. Sheet/13MonthSpec..pdf
Click on this one for their 25 month special: Spec. Sheet/25MonthSpec..pdf
website: www.marlinleasing.com
Kingswood Leasing
P.O. Box 729
16 Lehner Street
Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
1-888-327-8121
email to: info@kingswoodleasing.com
website: www.kingswoodleasing.com
Click on the following link for their latest deal: Spec. Sheet/No_Payments_for_90_days.rtf
(If we missed something please let us know and we will include and/or update the information)